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by - AJ - on July 10th, 2007

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Where does the phrase "to pull your finger out" meaning to get a move on, originate from? Pull your finger out of what?

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  • by Mr n Mrs M... on July 10th, 2007

    Mr n Mrs M...

    I think it comes from the old 'instead of standing there with your finger up your butt, Do some work!' now shortened to ' pull your finger out...

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